Baskets blessed for Easter

Original Toronto Star caption: Baskets blessed for Easter: A Ukrainian tradition - the blessing of the Easter food baskets - took place yesterday at St. Demetrius Church in Etobicoke. The food; brought by church members; will be eaten today; Rev. John Tataryn; pastor; wearing the crown; led Rev. Terry Lozynsky; Rev. Stephen Wojcichowsky and Rev. George Sytnyk in the blessing. To the Ukrainian people; Easter is a harmonious blend of cultural practices and religious observance; making it both a deeply religious and human experience.